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Sheldon, Walter J.
1917
1996
Sheldon, Walt
Sheldon, Walter James
Marchetti, Louis
1920
1992
Marchetti, Lou
Marchetti, Louis J.
Marchetti
I, the Unspeakable
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"I, the Unspeakable" by Walter J. Sheldon is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. Set in a dystopian future, the story revolves around a conformist society where individuals are renumbered for efficiency, stripping them of their identities and breeding discontent among the populace. The book explores the themes of individuality, love, and rebellion against an oppressive regime, as the protagonist struggles with the implications of his unspeakable name—a word that represents a profound human emotion deemed dangerous by the state. The narrative follows the journey of a man who, identified by a four-letter name that symbolizes his nonconformity, navigates a bureaucratic maze in search of a way to change his identity to regain dignity and purpose. His quest leads him to an underground movement that challenges the norms of the totalitarian regime. Along the way, he encounters Lara, a woman whose voice captivates him in dreams and personal affairs, representing hope and rebellion. As the protagonist's journey unfolds, he grapples with the consequences of love and freedom in a world where such feelings are considered unspeakable and dangerous, ultimately leading him to an unexpected path of escape and liberation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Science fiction
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Authoritarianism -- Fiction
Names, Personal -- Fiction
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Science Fiction
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